Putin: "I dare you weak people in the West to do anything about it" - Fmr. Ambassador Michael McFaul
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- čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
- Katie Couric talks with former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul on the two year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine about the stalled Ukraine aid bill, the death of Alexei Navalny, and the future of the war in Ukraine.
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I agree Katie we must speak out to help support Ukraine! Thank you! ❤
BLESS you, Katie for taking time from your well-deserved LV adventure to make this valuable video. Much appreciation. Many of us cannot fully rest until the Ukraine invasion is stopped and Russian troops extracted from their borders.
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Thank you Michael, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. What an honorable man to knew going back to Russia he would be put in jail. God Bless his family and may he rest in peace. That said, I agree with all you are saying and sure hope those that can help Ukraine will listen to you. Just as Hitler, I will never understand. I am so glad my Dad (and his Army buddies that have passed on) is not here. (Though that leaves us with those who do not understand the dire circumstances we are in. Be Well.🇺🇸
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😂😂🙄🤦🏽♂️ Dummy, STOP listening Propaganda
Just quick question, would you be so upset 😭 when finally US government will kill Assange with a 20y years of torture they do?
Isn't it a crime to conspire with your country's enemy?
Add it to the very long list ... Twitler is above the law don't you know?
Trump said he’d hand over Michael McFaul to Putin, remember that?
trump is a traitor- i don't know why we are in denial about this
McFall is the guy who said publicly that US diplomats lie for their living. Even Putin doesn't want him.
i didn't hear that...what a sicko Trump is
@@lisapetersen150 it's probably because McFaul openly admitted that he lied to other countries as a US diplomat.
Omg!!!! So much scary stuff could happen if trump wins.
Putin's Birthday was October 7th , the very same day as the invasion of Israel by Hamas. Coincidence or not?
Also the feast of the Holy Rosary.
Putin played part of this invasion!
I think it was timed and a wink to him as he may have financed it all.
Are you suggesting the US did Oct 7th to spoil Putin's birthday?
@@casteretpollux don’t be cute. U know exactly what I mean.
Yall keep talking about the border when the Senate passed a strong border bill by bipartisan vote and trump and Mike Johnson blocked it too. Call your representatives and tell them!
Speaker Johnson has no bank account. Who’s been paying his bills?
?? How does he get paid, a bag of cash? What point is he trying to make?
Johnson would have to remember that he has balls before he could make that move!
Mike is a Johnson with no balls!! He can’t standup to a Loser which makes him a bigger Loser.
The chaotic impact of the Trump administration is currently evident at the workplace and is adversely affecting Ukraine, possibly causing irreparable damage if immediate action is not taken. It concerns how one individual's erratic behavior has led to so much turmoil. The fact that this person, who many believe should have faced consequences for their actions during the insurrection, is not only free but also considering running for president is shocking to the global audience. The situation has caused a loss of trust in America's security measures worldwide. The GOP's actions are further eroding trust among the American populace and should be held accountable for what many see as treacherous conduct.
Tragically, Trump is well on the way to take complete control of the US next January.
Weakness is when you're too cowardly to love your neighbor.
It. What you said. Couldn't be better said. What is True power. It is..where the current world, is not demonstrating
Your view is one where we can love and recognize our self -Soverign, Our self-Agency to UNDERSTAND(and only a weak Imbicile would not) That we are All One with all the wonderful uniqueness in each..nothing is lost..only the Weak try to take over other..there is No need..
The abundance is Divine given..Universe..Source..Creator given. And not one soul or part of creation is without
Wake up. we are in midst of energetic abundance. The trick is to choose focus. Is focus heart based? Or fear based? Therein we create our reality
I have to speak more to people considered in power Putin is also a creation of divine..the spark of divine is in each soul and every blade of grass ..in every particle of creation. When I referred to Imbicile..more correctly would be..That kind of human behavior..not the soul..not the person. But, the weakness of behaviour that would cause one the need to Overpower other
A tour de force. Thanks to both of you for doing this wonderful interview
He killed Navalny to coincide with Yulia’s appearance at the Munich Security Conference. It would have amused him to see her grief. He is a wicked cruel psychopath.
А ЗАЧЕМ? вы идиоты ? смысл?
Quite likely especially if you know that they had been discussing his exchange for a Russian prisoner detained in Germany for a murder.
Putin idolizes Stalin.
Trump idolizes Putin‼️
The Biden administration admires illegal aliens!
Thank you for remembering Ukraine
Never forget about the Nazis
Prayers to Vladimir Kara-Muza that he won't suffer the same fate that happened to Navalny.
As a russian i think he will. Americans sooner or later drain their puppets.
кому он нужен ? Овальный ? так это ваши и убили , потому что не справился с поставленой задачей , но вы же рептилии у вас нет мозга.
Thank you for this wise share Katie and Mr. McFaul. God bless!
Don't forget the kidnapped children .
Mitch McConnell is going to go down in history as someone who could have done something for the country but didn’t for fear of losing his seat. Putting his own interests over the country. He could have voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial and we’d be done with him now.
These insights are so important, thanks for another great interview.
Great Interview. Very informative.
Watching from Rhode Island as always-another great discussion Katie-on the Ukraine/Russia issue-& with no better intimate, yet clear, accurate and sensible analysis than Prof. McFaul-among his always excellent contributions-chiding Speaker Johnson to do the right thing and release the funding-imploring-"what good is power if you don't use it!?" Keep up the great work all!
I think with regard to sanctions, one of the biggest things we could do would be to actively pursue people, companies, and countries helping Russia to evade the sanctions that we've put in place already. Two of the biggest are India and China ...
we need to support NATO. !!!!
We are in NATO
The Aid Bill is part of the cost of our Freedom! Keep this in mind please.
Thank you Katie and Mike for addressing this issue💙💛
It’s the evangelical movement with its theocratic fingers all over the world. Want a fascist theocracy here, vote Trump/Putin!
Call all Republican Reps and Senators to demand that the Aid Bill be brought to the floor of the House for a vote! Vote Blue!💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙
Thank you, Michael! You are 100% right.
no mention how Mike Johnson have stalled the vote for the aid from last november!!!!!!
Thank you SO much for this interview Katie! Excellent work!👍Fmr. Ambassador McFaul has a great amount of experience/insight, and a very realistic assessment of the political/military realities, which made for a very illuminating 35 minutes!👍I have a few pieces of 'food for thought' to share, if you don't mind...
1. Russia invaded Ukraine in 2014. It *renewed* & *escalated* the aggressive military mode of its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This is important context.🤔
2. Trump's games & attitude re border crisis, and the aid package in Ukraine is not a new mindset for the Republicans. They have prioritized their politics over the well-being of men, women & children in other nations, and even the well-being of Americans. Folks must never forget (a) Nixon's sabotage of the peace talks between the North Vietnamese & U.S.A., and (b) Reagan's sabotage of Pres. Carter's negotiations with Iran for the release of U.S. citizens, who had been hostages for many months.😡
3. People 'in the know' like Bill Brower have said that as much as 1 Trillion dollars of Russian money belonging to Putin & his enabling oligarchs exists in 'western' banks/investments/etc. Also, banks in 'the West' have been quite uncooperative with revealing their Russian holdings, so presently the amount of money being frozen/potentially seized right now discussed is only around 300 billion dollars. THE best way to hit Putin & his oligarchs is in the wallet....it's one of the most important things in their lives (..along with power & status..). Furthermore, these Russian kleptocrats (..Putin & the oligarchs..) have been saving their billions ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine because they knew that there would be reduced business & financial consequences from 'the West', so they are relying on their riches to fund the invasion of Ukraine, revive the Russian military after what is a costly war, Russifying Ukraine, and preparing for the invasion of the next target of Putin's imperialist agenda. So, one of the best ways to neuter Putin, the oligarchs & Russian military now (..in Ukraine..) and in the future is to make an exception for war-criminals & SEIZE ALL RUSSIAN FUNDS and GIVE IT TO UKRAINE! There's NO excuse for 'the West' to not to do this a.s.a.p.!😡
Thank you, Michael McFaul. There’s a saying in Russia “If only your words could reach God’s ears”.
You've come a long way Katie... * Thinks for embracing the "Internet" and bringing this important interview to the free world!
Wake up, America! No to #VlaDonald !
Great interview Katie Couric. Mr. McFaul speaks Truth.
Great podcast today on Russia, thanks for the info on Ukraine and Russia,✊🏾 Katie you should have on authors Paul Waldman and Tom Schaller to discuss their NEW BOOK "White Rage: The Threat to American Democracy"
Not just the 1930s, Amerca got dragged into WW1 in 1918, then claimed they won the war, as they did in 1945.
I am so upset about Mike Johnson not putting the security bill up for a vote. He should be ashamed of himself! He is kissing Trump’s ring or butt. I think he is going to regret it. This is so sad! Johnson is such a hypocrite! Maybe we need to go to the capitol and protest Johnson! I said protest not riots! Vote blue 💙💙💙
We traded someone who won't even stand for the National Anthem, for a n international arms dealer. We have a Potato in office and are focused on what's between our legs vs helping the homeless, securing the borders, instating a national free health program, amongst other things. Yes we're kind of a joke to other countries!!!
AMERICA,DO NOT VOTE FOR TRAMPPPPPP
Don't ya think there might just be something wrong with the US legal system? hmmm
On the ball! This war won’t happen if the west showed ball towards Putin! he would never attack a strong player! God bless Ukraine!
💙🙏🏽🇺🇸SLAVA UKRAINE 🇺🇦🙏🏽💙
He said he wrote the sanctions paper in 2012. What happened in 2012 with regards to Ukraine to support such sanctions?
Good interview but seems Katie is lacking international knowledge on Ukraine / Russia war. Maybe Biden Administration should make commercials & promote policy for Ukraine to win vs not lose.
There are no Ukrainians left who want to fight.
What treat to see U2! great content Katie.
Isn’t the Tag line America’s mantra
I'm sorry but my whole being rebels against this music. I listened out of sense of collegiality and solidarity, aber nicht mehr. Fuck Wagner, give me Porpora, Salieri, Pachebel, Mozart or Charpentier any day.
Something tells me Ukraine will never see this 50 billion aid from the US.
Too many Russian trolls and bots here.
14:36 The transfer of Russian banking assets to Ukraine is an excellent idea, BUT it could well be declared illegal by some court. Does war override property rights? For that reason, there is reluctance in many circles toward doing this. It could call into question the "rule of law" and division of powers ideology which has become so prominent in the West in recent decades (taken from the US Constitution). Are Courts the ultimate authority, above the Executive and Legislature? 26:55 McFaul is a key person in US-Russia relations. His first-person description of the circumstances of Navalny's death as experienced by his family is deeply moving.
The former ambassador said he is ashamed for being an American.
it's only because of how Mike Johnson is too afraid to do the right thing. The other countries are looking at us like WTF is wrong with the Americans? We look like complete idiots, all on account of Trump's infatuation with Putin. Trump wants complete loyalty from everyone around him. He wants control, to be admired, kiss his hand and get behind him. America is suppose to lead in times like this. I don't blame him...i love my country but i feel ashamed for not standing up and doing the right thing. Watch the documentaries on Frontline, see for yourself the unbearable pain and suffering the people are experiencing on account of Putin. He is a sick murderer!
Not ashamed. He was embarrassed at the Munich Security Conference because all the NATO member countries were sending support to Ukraine but Speaker Johnson went on a 2-week break to suspend voting on the Senate-approved bill to send aid to Ukraine.
It’s important to put Russia in its place. This is the matter of every single persons freedom if Russia gets away with its crimes in the face of Putin.
Sick🎉❤
AMERICA, VOTE FOR NIKI HALEY
Do not expect that once taking advantage of Russia's weakness, you will receive dividends forever. Russian has always come for their money. And when they come - do not rely on an agreement signed by you, you are supposed to justify. They are not worth the paper it is written. Therefore, with the Russian is to play fair, or do not play. - Otto von Bismarck
Please invest time to explain WHAT the Ukraine aid IS. It is not a blank check. It directly benefits U.S. military readiness by drawing down old munitions stocks that would otherwise be scrapped to modernize new more effective weaponry. This would be a GOP win fall dream under normal circumstances.
You have a beautiful spirit.you remind though of my ex-wife but I don't play bitterness are that hate it is a rot I mean it when she was young I always thought she resemble you but never told her that she was daughter of a navy man my father was in the Vietnam war he was army thanks for what you do for cancer people my twin aunt passed of that years ago my cousin that was nurse passed last year of that just always wanted to thank you for your lane and platform for that I have Ms but I don't give up i I don'
Listen, you folks need to listen to Prof Sachs and Mearsheimer for a second. Wake up. Don’t listen listen to one set of narratives.
Does Ambassador McFaul know anything about the negotiations of freeing Navalny which might have been imminent
i heard there was a potential prisoner swap about to happen that possibly played a part in his unfortunate death
Completely naive about Mike Thompson..
How do Russian nuclear weapons compare to the rest of the world?
Russia - 6,257
America 5,550
UK - 225
France - 290
China - 350
Israel - 90
Pakistan - 165
India - 156
North Korea - 40
A message to the future generations never make russia feel threatened
the difference between "looking dangerous" and "being dangerous".Russia
describes military doctrine as defensive military doctrine. With regard
to nuclear weapons specifically, Russia reserves the right to use
nuclear weapons: in response to the use of nuclear and other types of
weapons of mass destruction against it or its allies,in case of
aggression against Russia with the use of conventional weapons when the
very existence of the state is threatened
Stop playing the victim. Its boring.
Israel looks the most dangerous
you have no shame ...
The logic with Flubber is always money and power. Start there and you get it all😮
Ukraine is making a lot of money for a lot people, i cant see the conflict anytime soon. People are dying and its on their hands. Disgusting! Don't poke the bear! Work towards settling a peace treatment.
American is losing its respect from other countries. So let Trump win and finish this deal !!
I just took a 6 couric dump
Katty Couric you remember thtbieye set iony do you rrmbr wht ieye said your husband is the one who encouraged me foryou and me always being so good fir evrybdy as your daughters tht are lovely .well ieye have to do youngster stuff .see you ❤️
NIKI HALEY IS THE BEST PRESIDENT FOE AMERIKA❤🎉!!!!!!!!!!!
Katie Couric is a woke one trying to come back to work,
Stop poking the bear and Michael knows that
... such BS, lol
false
Sorry who send you blanket,
Mr Putin Is doing a great job
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He’s a war criminal creating genocide on his neighbors 😵💫💩😵💫
If you're not one of the 25% of Russians who live beneath the poverty line, he's great.
Every tragedy in hystory repeats itself as a farce.
Bono, Katie Couric, both tools of the empire.
😆🤣😂how sad U R🥲
Yes, how did ww2 end? 😂
America supported the allies with the lend lease program, ld bet Stalin never paid a dime of his debt, how anyone could want👹to have the right to kill at will scares me more than about anything I can think of for my children and future generations
Neo-con
OMG ive never seen such a ridiculous headline 😂😂
WHAT ABOUT OUR BORDER!!!!!!
Mike Johnson blocked that bill too.
That's become one of those "only I can fix it" items that Mr. Trump has put on hold and will pick up if and when he is inaugurated. If he is not inaugurated in January of 2025, he will just continue to order the Congress to put that on hold until 2028. But that depends on Republicans maintaining control of the House or the Senate. Until then the illegal immigrants and fentanyl will keep pouring across with the concomitant crimes against Americans. Mr. Trump is asking you be patient and vote for him when the time comes. /s.
trump had 4 years and his only success was in failing, trump is an absolute LOSER‼️
Should have been taken care of already, maga mikey johnson killed the bills by old frumpyrump’s orders so pmurt is to blame as he wanted!!
Mike Johnson blocked it. One of the best bills the Republicans will ever get from the Democrats, cuz Trump told him too. Trump wants the border to continue to get worse to make Biden look bad. Hoping that will enable him to win the 2024 election. Trump is the most selfish person that's only capable of caring about his disgusting self.
WHAT ABOUT GAZA LADY!!!! WHAT ABOUT GAZA!!!!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD !!!!!
Support Doctors Without Borders. They are on the ground there.
I like Putin. I hope he can bring US hegemony to an end.
U crazy person😵💫
You like Putin? You need to educate yourself about him because he is a VERY evil man!
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Why don't you go over and help him? I'm sure he'd love your support.
Katie, you should have retired decades ago.
Doesn't even look like her in my opinion. Weird huh?
She is an excellent journalist, in my opinion. I listen to most of her interviews and have seen very few negative comments. She has a lot of fans who appreciate the fact that she will ask the hard questions, regardless of who she interviews. We need intelligent journalists instead of bad actors pretending to be journalists.
Puttin will test us in Alaska
it's cuz she's in the comfort of her own home doing a podcast not caring about glamoring up. She's being her real authentic self@@jenniferricker4207
Dang Katie another useless guest, that’s two in a row. Thought you were going to become a journalist. I’ve been wrong before, but, this guy. Seriously 😳.
You want comrade Tucker kkkarlson?
Ukraine is Russia's problem, not ours. Ukraine is 5,687 miles away across the ocean. We should look closer at our southern border.
That bill Mike Johnson will not bring to the floor has funding for an additional 1,500 border patrol agents. Think about applying. Sounds like you care.
I live on the southern border you know nothing about it except for the BS you suck up from maga.
It must be tough navigating the world today with only a grade 4 education. You should try your local library. Amazing what you can learn there.
Your figure, 5687, is from where to where?
☝🏼History isn’t your strong subject is it? WRONG… Russia is Ukraine’s problem and the problem of the free world ‼️ Russia invaded Ukraine just as Hitler invaded Australia March 1938, Poland September 1939, Denmark April 1940,
Norway April 1940,
Belgium May 1940,
The Netherlands May 1940,
Luxembourg May 1940,
France May 1940,
Yugoslavia April 1941,
Greece April 1941 and it never stopped until the United States was pulled into the war. My father was a battlefield veteran in Europe and my wife’s father was a battlefield Marine in the Pacific, you spit on their graves as you do all the graves of WWII veterans that fought and died for our democracy.
@@georgine321 "It must be tough navigating the world today with only a grade 4 education" - I feel sorry for you, my sympathies.
2024 crazy talking dominos naive clueless